“As father ... and president ... the abbot ... exercises a function of service to his community, as he governs and teaches.” [Statutes of the Swiss-American Benedictine Congregation]

Abbot Sharbel Ewen, O.S.B.

Made vows as a monk 21 September 1981

Received ordination to priesthood 16 July 1988
Elected as abbot 11 August 2015

Emeritus Abbot Charles Wright, O.S.B.

Made vows as a monk 24 August 1964

Received ordination to priesthood 17 May 1970

Elected as abbot 20 August 1994
Resigned from the office of abbot 8 July 2015

THE PRIOR

“The abbot ... shall appoint a prior, who will assist the abbot and who will serve the community as superior when the abbot is hindered or is absent.” [Statutes of the Swiss-American Benedictine Congregation]